BALLARD LINK EXTENSION CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES PROCUREMENT UPDATE

Sound Transit BALLARD LINK EXTENSION CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES PROCUREMENT UPDATE Upcoming Procurement-00004 Closing Date: 09/30/2026 05:00:00 PM PT Detail: * This posting is a duplicate of the DJC advertisements published on September 1 and 2, 2026. The anticipated RFQ issuance date has been corrected in red to October 2026. * BALLARD LINK EXTENSION CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES PROCUREMENT UPDATE Sound Transit (ST) is preparing to issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) in October 2026 for Civil Engineering Design Services supporting the Ballard Link Extension (BLE) project. ST established a secure Data Room containing selected project information relevant to the anticipated evaluation criteria and development of responsive SOQs. The materials are intended to provide prospective firms with a common understanding of the project and do not constitute a complete historical project record. Sound Transit will only accept Data Room access requests from prospective prime consultants on behalf of their proposed teams. Access to the Data Room will require execution of a Disclaimer and Acknowledgment Letter. To request the form and obtain information regarding Data Room access, interested firms should contact dccprocurementhelp@soundtransit.org Upon receipt and acceptance of a completed form, ST will provide electronic view-only access to the Data Room within one week. To further assist firms in preparing for the upcoming procurement, ST is providing advance information regarding the anticipated evaluation criteria for Statements of Qualifications (SOQs). The criteria listed below are anticipated to be used in the evaluation process but may be revised prior to issuance of the final RFQ. ST anticipates that the qualifications and experience of Key Personnel and Critical Personnel, together with the proposed Technical and Delivery Approach, will be among the most heavily weighted evaluation criteria. The interview will also be an important part of the evaluation. Shortlisted firms should also plan for key personnel to participate in an in-person interview and collaborative behavioral assessment. To help prospective firms begin assembling their teams, ST provides the following anticipated list of Key Personnel and Critical Personnel. These roles reflect the expertise ST currently expects the selected consultant team will need and are subject to revision in the final RFQ. Again, this information is subject to change; firms should rely on the final published solicitation. Key Personnel Project Manager Design Manager Tunnel Design Manager (Tunnel Engineer of Record) Geotechnical Lead (Geotechnical Engineer of Record) Station Architecture/Design Lead (Architect of Record) Critical Personnel Constructability and Construction Sequence Development Lead Contract Administration Lead Cost Estimating Lead Design Controls, Configuration Management and Design Interface Lead Fire Life Safety Lead Interface and Integration Lead Permitting and Regulatory Approvals Lead Quality Manager Station Structural Engineers of Record Sustainability Lead Trackwork and Rail Integration Lead Transit Integration and Passenger Planning Lead Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) / Joint Development Lead Underground Structures Engineer of Record Urban Design/Landscape Lead(s) Utilities and Third-Party Infrastructure Lead Ventilation and Mechanical Systems Lead The latest information on the BLE project can be found at Ballard Link Extension Project Information.